Q.
Phenol $\xrightarrow{Zn \text{dust}} X \xrightarrow[Anhyd.\, AlCl_3]{CH_3Cl} Y\xrightarrow[KMnO_4] {\text{Alkaline}}Z$
The product Z is
Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Solution:
Correct answer is (b) benzoic acid
